Data Breach Summary
The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) recently reported a significant data breach that could have compromised the sensitive personal information of over 2,600 individuals. The breach potentially exposed various types of personally identifiable information, including social security numbers and financial account details. If you were impacted, you may have legal options available.
The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA), a prominent professional organization for CPAs in New Jersey, has confirmed a data breach involving sensitive personal information. Founded in 1898, NJCPA has a significant presence, providing over 14,000 members with continuing education, networking, and professional development opportunities. On February 17, 2025, NJCPA discovered unusual activity when an unauthorized party attempted to access its network, triggering a thorough internal investigation.
Upon reviewing the breach, NJCPA determined that the data of over 2,600 individuals had been compromised. This information included Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and financial account numbers (credit/debit card details). After confirming the breach, the organization launched a comprehensive investigation to identify the affected individuals. On August 12, 2025, NJCPA finalized the list of impacted individuals and began sending notification letters.
The breach was officially reported to the Attorney General of Maine, and NJCPA is offering complimentary credit monitoring services to those affected. Notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2025, to individuals whose data was compromised.
This breach highlights the vulnerabilities of personal data stored by professional organizations, especially when financial and personally identifiable information is at risk. NJCPA is continuing its efforts to ensure affected individuals are informed and supported.
The data breach occurred on February 17, 2025, when NJCPA detected unusual network activity. Upon further investigation, it was confirmed that sensitive personal information was accessed by an unauthorized third party.
The data breach may have exposed the following types of personal information:
Names
Social Security numbers
Driver’s License numbers
Financial account numbers (credit/debit card numbers)
If you believe you were affected by the NJCPA data breach, there are several important steps you can take:
Review the breach notice carefully: Ensure you retain a copy for your records.
Enroll in credit monitoring services: NJCPA is offering free services to impacted individuals.
Change your passwords: Update passwords and security questions for your online accounts.
Monitor account activity: Regularly check bank and credit card statements for fraudulent activity.
Check your credit reports: Keep an eye out for any signs of identity theft.
Request fraud alerts: Contact credit bureaus to place fraud alerts on your credit report.
By staying proactive and vigilant, you can minimize the risks posed by the data breach.
If you received a data breach notification letter from NJCPA, you may be eligible to take legal action to seek compensation for any damages you incurred. If your personal information was exposed, you could potentially join a class action lawsuit to hold NJCPA accountable for the breach.
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